Wisdom distilled from the daily : living the Rule of St. Benedict today
by Joan D. Chittister

From Harper's Leader's Guide series, one of their most popular and thought-provoking books on spirituality and faith development.
This guide offers clear, step-by-step instructions for adult-enrichment sessions, an overview of the book, helpful background on the topic,
opening and closing worship activities, discussion questions and journaling exercises. The author, Sr. Joan Chittister, is a member and former
prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie and currently the executive director of the Alliance for International Monasticism.

The rule of Saint Benedict, a doctrinal and spiritual commentary
by Adalbert de Vogue ; translated by John Baptist Hasbrouck.

After living the Rule and studying it for many years,
the author introduces it to those who are encountering it for the first time.
The relationship of Benedict's Rule to other early monastic legistation is
treated thoroughly but the book is designed for those who are seeking a guide
for christian living in this 'little rule for beginners'.

A life-giving way : a commentary on the rule of St. Benedict
by Esther de Waal

Esther de Waal in simple and practical terms, writing on how the
Rule of St. Benedict has shaped her life, takes the reader chapter by chapter
through the Rule. She details how profoundly biblical it is and how this text,
which has formed the way of life of Benedictines and other monastics since the
sixth century, also serves as guide for lay people of all denominations.

Through this definitive classic Esther de Waal has become known as an
authority for the lay person on the Rule of St. Benedict. Her ability to
communicate clearly the principal values of the Rule when applied to lay
people is the ultimate strength of this book. She follows each chapter with a
page or two of thoughts and prayers, contributing to its meditative quality.

Benedictine Rule of Leadership : Classic Management Secrets You Can Use Today
by Craig S. Galbraith

Fifteen centuries ago, a monk named Benedict founded a monastic system that
continues to thrive. In his work, The Rule, he presented many lessons in
leadership, innovation, organization and ethics. It also offered the first
complete management system of the Western world. In The Benedictine Rule of
Leadership, business professors Craig and Oliver Galbraith offer Benedict's
principles in a new way that can help today's managers and organizations
succeed in the 21st century.

In "The Continuing Quest for God: Monastic Spirituality in Tradition and Transition."
Papers presented at the Institute on the Origins and Contemporary Expressions of Monastic
Spirituality sponsored by St. John’s Abbey and School of Theology,
Collegeville, Minn., and the Convent of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, Minn.,
and held at St. John’s from June 22 to July 4, 1980.

St. Benedict's Rule is one of a handful of documents, such as the Magna
Carta and U.S. Constitution, that make up the foundation of Western
civilization. Benedict's Rule is an organizational blueprint for success;
Benedict's original organization is the oldest in the world, spanning more
than 1,500 years. The beauty of The Rule is its organizational genius, which
has wide application beyond monastic groups. The Rule is a basic textbook
showing how to create and maintain effective organizations. It offers today's
reader insights into some of the most difficult resource management issues in
business.

Spirituality for everyday living
Taking the Rule's balance of prayer, conversion of life, commitment, study,
work relationships, and solitude, this practical spiritual guide explores the
Rule's application for ordinary people living outside a monastery.

St. Benedict’s toolbox : the nuts and bolts of everyday Benedictine living
by Jane Tomaine

Though it was written nearly 1500 years ago, the Rule of Benedict still
offers the practical tools for living a Christ-centered today. Here in St.
Benedict’s Toolbox, readers will find a primer on how to use these tools in
their own tumultuous lives. Each chapter examines one aspect of the Rule,
from ways of praying to ways of embracing humility, and offers suggestions
for prayer, reflection, journaling, and action. As they learn to use
Benedict’s tools, readers will discover the power--and the
timeliness--of this ancient way of life.

Saint Benedict on the freeway : a rule of life for the 21st century
by Corrine Ware

How can we heal the rift between our daily lives and the sacred? How can we
live a life capable of hearing "the still small voice" of God while
experiencing the speed and sensory overload of modern life? This book is
Ware's answer to these questions. She acknowledges that others have
addressed the questions; on the one hand there are books which have
significant depth but speak in academic or "in-group" language and provide
little help adapting these insights to everyday life. On the other hand,
there are practical "how-to" exercises which assist in very particular
spiritual experiences but which do not offer integrated, sustainable,
life-changing patterns. St. Benedict on the Freeway fills this gap. It
"translates into twenty-first century life spiritually formative practices
worked out in the past, creatively adapting those disciplines to contemporary
daily life."

Year of Faith Pope Benedict XVI has declared 2012-2013 the Year of Faith. Pope Benedict told the faithful, "It will be a moment of grace and commitment to a more complete conversion to God, to strengthen our faith in Him and proclaim Him with joy to the people of our time."

Year for Priests Pope Benedict XVI declared 2009-2010 a Year for Priests. Link to books, e-books, and websites on the priesthood and view photos and stories honoring some of the monks of St. Procopius Abbey who dedicated many years of service to the Benedictine University Library.

Year of the Eucharist The Diocese of Joliet will observe a special Year of the Eucharist beginning on Holy Thursday, April 1, 2010 with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. This celebration will conclude on June 26, 2011 – the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord.